Shaya

Name: Shaya
Address: 4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA, United States, 70115
Telephone: (504) 891-4213
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

5097 Reviews

$31 to $50

Israeli

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Originally inspired by the many amazing meals with family and dear friends throughout the Middle East, Shaya has been a trailblazer in modern Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the diverse cuisines & cultures of the Middle East, Meditteranean, and across North Africa, Shaya has set the benchmark for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine by honoring the age-old culinary traditions of the people who invented hospitality as we know it. Our fluffy hand-crafted pita bread baked to order in our wood-fired oven with delectable vegetable-driven dips, salads, and spreads will transport you to an exotic place. Today we hope that our food and hospitality will help you create delicious memories with your friends and family using the very best of our local and sustainably harvested ingredients, prepared and served by people who truly care.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Israeli, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–18:00
Phone number
(504) 891-4213
Website
http://www.shayarestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Fariz Choumali
Private party facilities
Welcome your guests to one of New Orleans most popular dining experiences. Offering thoughtful service, delightful ambiance, and award-winning modern Israeli cuisine- Shaya is the perfect choice for your social or corporate event bookings.
Private party contact
Melissa Joyce: (504) 766-1362

Location
4213 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Area
Uptown
Cross Street
General Pershing Street
Parking details
Limited parking is available in our private lot. Street parking is also available along Magazine Street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Sip & Dip Happy Hour at Shaya!
18 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025
Sun - Thu - 16:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 22:00
End your day at Shaya with the perfect happy hour Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm to enjoy half-priced hummus and wines by the glass! Enjoy our patio, dine at our bar with our friendly bartenders, or grab a table with your friends. We look forward to serving you the happiest of hours!

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What 5,097 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Shaya in New Orleans is a culinary haven blending Israeli and Mediterranean flavors, offering "exceptional" hummus and fried chicken. Patrons rave about the "consistently wonderful" dining experience with "attentive" service and "delicious" offerings. Highlights include the lamb ragu hummus and homemade pita. A must-visit for authentic cuisine lovers.

5,097 Reviews

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Brooke-Lynn
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food per usual a little pricey but still great
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Kris
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome food and service. Neil was great and the Fried Chicken hummus was perfection
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Kelly
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! Wow! Wow! I love Mediterranean food, but this was next level! So fresh, so beautifully presented, so perfect. Our servers were also top knotch. Thank you for a delicious and fun evening.
ShayaResponded 3 days ago
First and foremost, thank you so much for your patronage! Wether positive or negative, we value our guests taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 our specialty hummus and wine by the glass. We hope to serve you again soon. Thank you so much for the kind words especially noticing our service. Hospitality is just as important as our cuisine. Cheers- Maria with Team Shaya
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Robert
VIP
New Orleans
59 reviews
3.0
59 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed. We’ve never had a bad meal until now. Sat at a table by the bar with a steady waft of sewer odors. Falafel were bland - flavorless - and mushy. Bread was undercooked and doughy. Everything else - salads, wine, salatim - was fine but the smell and the bad dishes spoiled the experience.
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Kari
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely second to none! Excellent food, friendly service, reasonably priced.
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Miatta
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply put.... Shaya is amazing. Whenever we visit New Orleans, we always make a visit to Shaya. The lamb ragu and fried chicken hummus dishes are the best hummus I've ever had in my life and don't get me started on the fresh pita that comes with it! It is baked right in the dining room. The Isreali Salad is stunning. I really enjoy the lamb kabobs as well. I can't wait to go back. It is definitely worth the trip!!
ShayaResponded 3 days ago
Miatta- First and foremost, thank you so much for your patronage! Wether positive or negative, we value our guests taking their time to review us here at Shaya Restaurant. Please make a note that our Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 4-6pm offering 1/2 our specialty hummus and wine by the glass. We hope to serve you again soon. Thank you so much for the kind words:) Cheers- Maria with Team Shaya
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Andrés
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The moment you step into this culinary gem, you're transported to the vibrant crossroads of Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of New Orleans. The combination of hummus and fried chicken here is nothing short of exceptional – silky smooth with a perfect balance of tahini and lemon, creating a velvety canvas for the other dishes then chicken is added expertly seasoned with aromatic Middle Eastern spices, remains remarkably tender and juicy, paying homage to time-honored cooking traditions. In a city renowned for its culinary diversity, this establishment stands out as an authentic beacon of Israeli-Mediterranean excellence, offering a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and warmly familiar. AA
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Jeffry
New Orleans
79 reviews
3.0
79 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Repeat visitors but our particular server was simply not up to par. No I’m not naming names this should be a heads up to management to supervise staff better.
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CAROLYN
New Orleans
366 reviews
4.0
366 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Served by Ro ( you have to scream at him because he wears ear plugs, which I have done on occasion). At any rate, Ro convinced me to try the new salmon. It was fabulous! Making me hungry just thinking about it!
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David
VIP
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved Fried Chicken Hummus. Rest of food delicious as well. Server was great. Thanks!
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FAQs

Shaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 891-4213.

Shaya is rated 4.9 stars by 5097 OpenTable diners.

Shaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 42 times today